Play Fortnite and listen to a new track by Travis Scott.
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Fourteen days Events are not just for gamers to test new content from developer Epic Games. The popular Battle Royale game also hosted several premieres and collaborations from a never-before-seen clip of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to the first episode of Chance for rapper Punk’d to restart on Quibi.
On Thursday, Travis Scott debuted his new music in an event called The Astronomical experience in Fortnite. Scott used the game to create the psychedelic event inspired by Cactus Jack’s creations. This is the rapper’s nickname and the name of his record label.
According to Epic, 12.3 million players attended concert on Thursday.
Over 12.3 million simultaneous players have participated live in Travis Scott’s Astronomical, an all-time record!
Experience an encore before the tour ends: https://t.co/D7cfd2Vxcc
– Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 24, 2020
An encore of the show took place on Friday morning for those who missed it for the first time. Epic tweeted on Friday night another encore set to 12 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT.
The next addition of Astronomical is just around the corner! The event begins at 12:00 p.m. EDT. We recommend boarding 30 minutes earlier to secure your place.
Creative mode and Battle Lab are currently disabled.
– Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) April 25, 2020
When did Travis Scott’s Astronomical begin?
The show started at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Thursday, April 23. The event lasted about 10 minutes and consisted of a giant Travis Scott knocking as players bounced, flew and swam, which could keep up with Fortnite on mushrooms.
The event happened on land, to be seen and in the air.
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The show also had references to previous ones End of season Fortnite events like that Volcanic eruption and Black hole that caused the game to close in 2019. The concert even showed a recording of the island’s original map.
I missed the show, what now?
To experience the astronomical experience for themselves, Epic Games have planned additional encores for the concert. You are:
- 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m.PT Friday
- 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT Saturday
- 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT Saturday
Is there a loot from Travis Scott?
Yes. Players participating in the astronomical event will receive the Astroworld Cyclone Glider and two new loading screens.
Get this free loot to just drop by.
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The rapper will be part of the Fortnite Icon series that allows players to buy Travis Scott skins and other cosmetics in the game’s item shop on Tuesday.
Scott tweeted a picture of his skin in play on Monday.
Epic added the Travis Scott skin and Astronomical Bundle to the Fortnite Item Shop on Thursday before the event began. The skin alone costs 1,500 V-Bucks, or about $ 15, and the bundle costs 3,500 V-Bucks, or about $ 35, and comes with the skin, Astro Jack outfit, Astroworld Back Bling, and Cactus Jack Back Bling .
Starting Tuesday, there will be a number of astronomical challenges for players. Rewards include a new Travis Scott Spray and Emote. Players have until Sunday to master these challenges.
Some of the loot players get the astronomical challenges
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Bounce different giant astro heads
That is a big head.
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Around Sweaty Sands, where the concert will take place, there are five huge, golden Travis Scott heads. To find the Astro Heads, check the map below where to go.
Where can I find the five giant astro heads?
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Visit the stage north of Sweaty Sands
There is a large island north of Sweaty Sands. There is the stage for the Travis Scott event. Stop by if you are looking for the Giant Astro Heads.
Dance for 10s on the yacht’s dance floor
The yacht is one of the new areas Fortnite has added this season. The chic big boat has loot and a dance floor, so drop by.
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